The weather in the US tried to put a stop to the France-Iraq game at the World Cup on June 22... and it did: the game had to be halted for two hours as a huge thunderstorm hit in Philadelphia, where it was being held. France ended up winning 3-0, with two of them coming from French superstar Kylian Mbappé. But nothing could deter French fans from celebrating.
French celebrate win against Iraq despite two-hour delay caused by storm
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Tue 07:54 - France 24
World Cup: France into last 32 with win over Iraq despite two-hour weather delay
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French celebrate win against Iraq despite two-hour delay caused by storm